Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles

What We Will Need

For the Shrimp:

large shrimp that will need to be peeled and deveined, about 1 pound

4 big tablespoons butter without salt

Garlic – 4 cloves of garlic should be minced.

1 teaspoon smoked paprika." It was also portioned appropriately with moderate sweetness and smoke concentration.

If desired as a bit of a spicy kick, then add 1 teaspoon of freshly crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 of a teaspoon of paprika.

Hamilton, add salt and pepper to the proportion that is desired.

Theres a need to add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.

Most often you will need 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

For the Zoodles:

3 medium zucchinis, to make noodles from

Extra virgin olive oil – 1 tablespoon.

Oil to taste, salt and pepper to taste

How We Are Going To Do It

step 1 : Prepare the Zoodles:

• Using the spiralizer, cut the zucchinis into noodles, by twisting the vegetable around the blade.

• Warm olive oil in a large pan with medium heat.

• Pour the zoodles into the skillet and as needed season the dish with salt and pepper.

•Stir for about 2-3 minutes allowing the zoodles to cook but retain some crunch. Take it out fro the skillet and set aside.

step 2 : Cook the Shrimp:

• In the same Tawa, heat 2 tbsp butter and once it melts, turn the heat to medium.

• Finally add in the minced garlic and saute for a minutes or until the garlic is aromatic.

• Stir in the shrimp, then sprinkle smoked paprika, red pepper flakes if used, salt and pepper over the shrimp.

• Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side that is they change their color to pink and become opaque.

• Finally add the lemon juice and you still have to melt the last 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan.

• Pour over the shrimp the melted butter and lemon juice and simmer for an additional one minute.

• Add the chopped parsley into the sea food broth.

step 3 : Combine and Serve:

• Return the zoodles back to the skillet with the shrimp.

• Mix the ingredients together until evenly coated and the ingredients have turned hot.

• Season with more salt, pepper, and/or lemon juice, if you wish.

• It should be served immediately, garnished with more parsley and lemon wedges should they be needed.

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Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Here is an approximate breakdown of the nutrition for one serving of Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles (assuming the recipe makes 4 servings)

• Calories: 300-350 kcal

• Fat: 22-25 grams

• Protein: 20-25 grams

• Total Carbohydrates: People are advised to take between 6 and 8 grams of fibre daily.

• Fiber: 2-3 grams

• Net Carbohydrates: It is advised to consume 4-6 grams of Carbs and Net carbs differ from total Carbs by Fiber.

• Sugar: It is safe to take not more than 3 grams of Charantin per day.

• Calcium: 150-200 mg

• Iron: 2-3 mg

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FAQs

1. Is it possible to employ pre-cooked shrimp to this dish?

• Absolutely, pre-cooked shrimp may be used in the preparation if this shrimp rice bowl for convenience. Just make sure to add in the shrimp at the last minutes of preparing the garlic butter sauce so as not to over cook the shrimp since they become rubbery when over cooked.

2. However this is an easy question to answer if you do not have a spiralizer for the zucchini.

• If you do not have a spiralizer you can use a julienne peeler or mandoline slicer to get thin ribbons of the zucchini or simply cut into very thin slices.

3. May I include other vegetables to it?

• Absolutely! It also important that you can include other low-carb vegetables such as bell peppers, spinach or cherry tomatoes. You can just fry them together with the zoodles or the shrimp, whichever you prefer in terms of texture.

4. What should I do if I want to make this dish non-dairy?

• To make this dish dairy-free, use butter and replace it with dairy free butter such as, ghee or coconut oil. It will not be the same but it will be good nonetheless.

5. What are ways I can avoid having my zoodles become soggy?

• In order to avoid overcooking the zoodles, sauté them on medium heat and then take the skillet off the heat as soon as the zucchini is slightly tender but rather still crunchy. Nevertheless, see that you only introduce salt after cooking the zucchini since it has an ability to pull off moisture from the vegetable.

Tips for Perfect Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles

• Use Fresh Shrimp: You want to use fresh shrimps since they shall provide the best flavor and texture of your dish. If you are using frozen shrimp then make sure to properly thaw your shrimp and then drain off the water.

• Don’t Overcook the Zoodles: For the pasta-zucchini, that means boiling or steaming the zucchini until the slightest tenderness within it preserves some crunch. This way they do not get soft or moist, being ruined in the process for use in preparing pastries.

• Adjust the Spice Level: If you wish to have a comparatively less spicy dish then add less red pepper flakes or even avoid it. For further heat level, increase amount of red pepper flakes or throw in small pinch of cayenne pepper.

• Serve Immediately: The dish is ideal to be served immediately because when left for some time, either prepared zucchinis or the noodles shrink and release smelly water.

• Garnish Generously: It is recommended to add squashed fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley just before serving the dish since they will improve the taste of the food.

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This is one such simple but delicious dish you can enjoy any time of the week especially when you are on the keto diet, this is the keto garlic butter shrimp with zoodles. And best of all, it’s easily customizable for a low-carb, high-fat meal plan, and good for you. Thank you so much for reading this simple and delicious recipe, I hope you will try making this and realise how healthy it is.